{"title":"Fiona S. Cunningham","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our carefully curated collection featuring the works of the esteemed author, Fiona S. Cunningham. Known for her profound insights and detailed explorations, Cunningham has carved a niche in the \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e genre. Her writings are celebrated for their depth, meticulous research, and the compelling manner in which they bring historical narratives to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cstrong\u003eUnder the Nuclear Shadow\u003c\/strong\u003e, delves into the harrowing realities and impacts of nuclear armaments on global dynamics. Through her engaging storytelling, Cunningham provides readers with a nuanced understanding of the historical and military developments that have shaped the world we live in today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Cunningham's works, readers will find a rich tapestry of history, marked by her unique ability to transform complex historical events and military strategies into accessible and thought-provoking narratives. Whether you're a history enthusiast or new to the genre, Fiona S. Cunningham's books offer an enlightening journey through some of history’s most pivotal moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore this collection and immerse yourself in the captivating world of history and military through Cunningham's expert lens, where each book promises to educate, challenge, and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"under-the-nuclear-shadow-by-fiona-s-cunningham-9780691261034","title":"Under the Nuclear Shadow","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow and why China has pursued information-age weapons to gain leverage against its adversaries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow can states use military force to achieve their political aims without triggering a catastrophic nuclear war? Among the states facing this dilemma of fighting limited wars, only China has given information-age weapons such a prominent role. While other countries have preferred the traditional options of threatening to use nuclear weapons or fielding capabilities for decisive conventional military victories, China has instead chosen to rely on offensive cyber operations, counterspace capabilities, and precision conventional missiles to coerce its adversaries. In \u003cem\u003eUnder the Nuclear Shadow\u003c\/em\u003e, Fiona Cunningham examines this distinctive aspect of China's post-Cold War deterrence strategy, developing an original theory of \"strategic substitution.\" When crises with the United States highlighted the inadequacy of China's existing military capabilities, Cunningham argues, China pursued information-age weapons that promised to rapidly provide credible leverage against adversaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on hundreds of original Chinese-language sources and interviews with security experts in China, Cunningham provides a rare and candid glimpse from Beijing into the information-age technologies that are reshaping how states gain leverage in the twenty-first century. She offers unprecedented insights into the trajectory of China's military modernization, as she details the strengths and weaknesses of China's strategic substitution approach. \u003cem\u003eUnder the Nuclear Shadow\u003c\/em\u003e also looks ahead at the uncertain future of China's strategic substitution approach and briefly explores how other states might seize upon the promise of emerging technologies to address weaknesses in their own military strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852101865708,"sku":"9780691261034","price":98.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2597483482434.jpg?v=1759140497"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/fiona-s-cunningham.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}